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Worm

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Description

Korako 'The Rabbit' Kosakami, Gurista leader, has a particular love for stealing the Caldari's ship designs, souping them up, and turning them on their creators. With the Worm, he has taken the Merlin design so familiar to Caldari pilots and turned it into a defensive powerhouse capable of firing its volleys at terrifying speeds.

Helpful Information

The worm is a strange cross between the Hawk and the Ishkur. It takes a similar slot layout to the hawk (3/4/3 with 2 launchers) along with the hawk's missile range bonus and combines it with the drone capabilities of the Ishkur, with 5 light drones and room in the bay for a second flight. In exchange the worm's 2 launchers receive no damage bonus, meaning they really are just 2 launchers. Finally, the worm receives a shield resist bonus putting it on par with most assault frigates in terms of tank. The Worm is also an amazing dance move that few Capsuleers can pull off well.

The combined damage output of the worm's drones and missiles is fairly low for a faction frigate - the missiles contribute very little without a damage bonus. The flexibility of the drones however allows the worm to apply damage from whatever range it wishes, and this convenience is worth quite a lot.

In general, the worm should be an easier opponent than the Ishkur. The tank is comparable (although likely to be more buffer than active), but its damage output is considerably lower. Thanks to its resist bonus and the cheapness of shield resist rigs, choice of damage type isn't that important (thermal will probably be lowest after an EM rig is added). If in doubt, killing the drones will remove 75% of the worm's damage output - assuming you can chew through two flights of drones before they chew through you of course!

Source: http://altruist.azual.co.uk/2011/07/know-your-enemy-faction-frigates.html


Overview

Gallente Frigate Skill Bonuses (Per Skill Level):

Caldari Frigate Skill Bonuses (Per Skill Level):

Role Bonus:


Requirements


Non Reimbursable Fits

[Worm, Nul-sec Solo PvP]
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II

Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender
Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender
Warp Scrambler II
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

Damage Control II
Navy Micro Auxiliary Power Core

Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II


Hobgoblin II x3
Warrior II x2

Inferno Rage Rocket x400
Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket x500
Nanite Repair Paste x150
[Worm, Low-sec Solo PvP WIki(2)]
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II

Warp Scrambler II
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Caldari Navy Medium Shield Extender
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner

Drone Damage Amplifier II
Damage Control II

Small EM Shield Reinforcer II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II


Acolyte II x1
Hobgoblin II x2
Warrior II x2
[Worm, Active shield PvE]
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II

Stasis Webifier II
1MN Afterburner II
Shield Boost Amplifier II
Pithi C-Type Small Shield Booster

Capacitor Power Relay II
Drone Damage Amplifier II

Small Capacitor Control Circuit II
Small EM Shield Reinforcer II
Small Thermal Shield Reinforcer II


Warrior II x2
Acolyte II x1
Hobgoblin II x2

Inferno Rocket x1